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The prepositions "to" and "for" are commonly used in English, but they have different
meanings and uses. Here’s a breakdown of their main differences along with example
sentences:

1. Purpose and Benefit

● To: Often used to indicate a destination or a specific direction towards something.

● For: Indicates the purpose of an action or who will benefit from it.

Examples:

● To: I went to the store. (Indicates direction towards the store)

● For: I bought a gift for you. (Indicates the recipient of the gift)

2. Movement or Transfer

● To: Used to show movement or transfer from one place to another.

● For: Not typically used for physical movement or transfer, more for reasons or
purposes.

Examples:

● To: He gave the book to her. (Transfer of the book from him to her)
● For: She wrote a letter for her friend. (Purpose of writing the letter is for her friend)

3. Indicating Time

● To: Used to indicate the end point in time or duration.

● For: Used to indicate a duration of time.

Examples:

● To: The meeting is scheduled to end at 5 PM. (End point in time)

● For: We have a meeting for two hours. (Duration of time)

4. Reason and Purpose

● To: Can indicate the purpose of an action when used with verbs.
● For: Used to explain the reason or purpose of something.
Examples:

● To: I went to the gym to exercise. (Purpose of going to the gym)

● For: She thanked him for his help. (Reason for thanking)

5. Intended Recipient

● To: Indicates who is receiving something directly.

● For: Indicates for whom something is intended or meant.

Examples:

● To: Send this email to John. (Direct recipient of the email)

● For: This gift is for my mother. (Intended recipient of the gift)

6. Functions and Uses

● To: Often used before infinitive verbs to show purpose.

● For: Used to explain the reason behind an action or for whom it is done.

Examples:

● To: I’m here to learn. (Purpose of being here)

● For: This tool is (used) for cutting wood. (Function or intended use)

7. In Expressions and Idioms

● To: Common in phrases indicating direction or goal.

● For: Common in phrases indicating benefit or support.

Examples:

● To: She moved to New York to pursue her career.

● For: He is known for his generosity.

Summary

● ‘To’ often implies direction, movement, purpose (with verbs), or a specific endpoint.
● ‘For’ often implies benefit, purpose (with nouns), reason, or intended recipient.

By understanding these distinctions, you can use "to" and "for" appropriately in different
contexts to convey the intended meaning.